Undergraduate Course: Swedish 1 (VS1) (ELCS08032)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Part-year visiting students only |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An intensive course in spoken and written Swedish for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Introduction to modern Swedish literature and civilisation with selected texts. The course is open to students of all years. A good deal of private study is necessary in order to meet the requirements of the course. |
| Course description |
Välkommen till Swedish 1 (VS1)! On this single-semester course in Scandinavian Studies you will learn to speak, understand, read and write some Swedish language as well as learn the fundamental basics of the grammar, pronunciation and a fair amount of vocabulary. The course is mostly based on language but also covers selected aspects of Swedish culture and civilisation, for example you will be doing a group presentation halfway through the semester, and you will write a short essay in English on a topic related to Swedish culture.
By the end of the semester, the aim is to have reached CEFR level A1, as described in the learning outcomes.
Breakdown of Learning & Teaching Activities:
The teaching activities on this course have two different formats. Students attend two synchronous sessions per week (one with the whole class, and one tutorial lesson that is usually taught in two split groups), where students meet their tutor online or in person. The whole-class lesson will include discussion of grammar and other technical aspects of language production [Synchronous], while the smaller-group tutorial will focus on oral proficiency [Synchronous]. Other activities will be based on resources made available via the course Learn page, including written work, formal grammar teaching, video material, computer-assisted exercises, and links to articles from Swedish newspapers and magazines available on the Internet [Asynchronous]. Each week, you are expected to prepare for the synchronous sessions by completing the asynchronous preparation outlined in that week¿s instructions.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser.
Available to students visiting in Semester 1 only. Students visiting for both Semesters should enrol on the 40-credit full-year variant ELCS08027. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: 6 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 88,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
105 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework 100%
SEMESTER 1 ONLY
- 10% Culture and civilisation presentation in English (groups or individual) Pass/Fail
- 10% Text Production, 3/9 (200-400 words), Pass/Fail
- 20% Culture and Civilisation Essay in English, 750 words (graded)
- 20% Oral Assessment 1: Oral submitted electronically with a recorded prompt (approx. 5 minutes per student) (graded)
- 40%: 2-hour class test under exam conditions (graded) |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand and use everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of concrete needs at a level consistent with CEFR A1, along with a broad understanding of some specific areas of Swedish culture.
- Appraise straightforward spoken and written information about familiar everyday, study- or work-related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details.
- Communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts on familiar topics both orally and in writing, expressing personal opinions, and comparing and contrasting those of others.
- Show self-reliance, initiative, and the ability to work flexibly with others as part of a team.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | DELC Swedish 1VS1 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Sanna Sjogren
Tel: (0131 6)50 4023
Email: s.sjogren@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Hope Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: hope.hamilton@ed.ac.uk |
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